The 5 most electrifying individual performances of the Celtics' championship run

Jayson Tatum scorches Mavs with 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds in Game 5

Jayson Tatum is the most over-scrutinized superstar in the league. The forward led the Boston Celtics in points, rebounds, and assists for the entirety of the playoffs. This game validates that he can be the best player on a championship team.

Tatum set the tone right away by driving to the basket and making the right reads all night. The wing would finish with 31 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals on 46% shooting and a perfect eight for eight from the foul line in 45 minutes.

The game five championship-clinching performance had everything from Tatum. He could not be deterred from getting to the basket by any of the Mavs; finishing through contact without much complaining and hit every one of his free throws.

When Tatum got double-teamed or trapped, he made the right plays by getting his teammates involved. He finished with 11 assists and only two turnovers. The moment did not become too big for him as it has in the past.

"What are they gonna say now?"

You can call the superstar whatever you want, but make sure NBA champion on that list.